France
1975- Label and catalog number
- African 90 979African 90.979 B
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
[AREACEM logo] MZD 1011 YDISide A runout
[AREACEM logo] MZD 1012 YDISide B runout
MZD 1.011Side A label
MZD 1.012Side B label
Orchestre KiamMasumu 1 & 2
Vinyl pressings
Masumu 1 & 2
by Orchestre Kiam · 1975
12 pressings5 countriesAfricanRumbaLatinFolk
Masumu 1 & 2 was first pressed on vinyl in 1975. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
How to spot a first pressing of Masumu 1 & 2
2 pressings came out in 1975, the album's first year, in 2 countries. Compare the label and catalog number on your copy, then the codes etched or stamped in the runout groove (the dead wax around the label): they are the surest sign of an early pressing.
Kenya
1975- Label and catalog number
- Editions Veve VV 7-224
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | France | African 90.9797", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| 1975 | France | African 90.979 B7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| 1975 | France | African 90.979 B7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| 1975 | France | African 90.9797", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| 1975 | France | African 90.979 B7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| 1975 | France | African 90.979 B7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| 1975 | France | African 90 979 / African 90.979 BFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1975 | Kenya | Editions Veve VV 7-224First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Gabon | Editions Namaco EN 1047", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | Nigeria | Afric-Decca CD 3567", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Zaire | Editions Sakumuna SN 137", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Zaire | Editions Sakumuna SN 137", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- AMasumu 1er
- BMasumu Part 2eme
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Masumu 1 & 2 are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Masumu 1 & 2 are listed here, from 5 countries.
When was Masumu 1 & 2 first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1975, in France, Kenya. One of them is African 90 979.
How do I tell if my copy of Masumu 1 & 2 is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 90 979, VV 7-224) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, [AREACEM logo] MZD 1011 YDI and [AREACEM logo] MZD 1012 YDI. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Masumu 1 & 2 on vinyl worth?
It depends on which pressing you have and on the condition of the record and its sleeve. Early pressings from the album's home country in near mint condition are usually worth the most; common later reissues are worth far less. Scan your copy with VinylLens to see its value for every grade.